Committee adopts amendment making 2.65% increase an employee contribution, with sunset
The committee adopted Amendment 1 to SB69, placing a 2.65% contribution on employees only (employers not responsible) and setting a sunset date of 06/30/2029; the amended measure passed the committee 11–0 and will be recommitted to appropriations.
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Chairwoman Rogers offered Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 69 addressing the '77 fund' and said the change would make the additional 2.65% an employee‑only contribution so employers will not shoulder that cost; the amendment also contains a sunset provision of June 30, 2029. The sponsor thanked police, firefighters and AIM for reaching an agreement on the language.
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